11 Dining room Like the living areas, your dining room should be an inviting space, somewhere prospective buyers can imagine sharing a meal with family and friends. • Visually enlarge a small dining room by folding down any table extensions or placing the table against a wall for more space • Remove surplus chairs • Consider putting oversized pieces in storage until the property is sold • Set the table for an informal meal and add an attractive centrepiece, such as fresh flowers or a bowl of fruit Stairways • Keep stairs and hallways well-lit with ample lighting for safety/visibility • Ensure railings are secure and that the runner or carpet is tacked securely • Emphasise stairways as a feature by hanging artwork or pictures • Dust or polish any feature light fittings in stairways or voids The kitchen As the heart of the home, a visually appealing, functional, and clean kitchen is high on every buyer’s priority list. Highlight yours to its best advantage by doing the following: • Clear benchtops of small appliances to maximise space • Remove any dishes, detergent, or brushes from your benchtop or around the sink • Thoroughly clean the sink, benchtop, and cabinets • Thoroughly clean appliances, inside and out • Clear items from the top of the refrigerator • Set the scene with an open cookbook, a basket filled with fruit, a vase of fresh flowers, or a ceramic mixing bowl and wire whisk • Create aromas commonly associated with happy homes by baking cookies, a loaf of bread or apple pie • If you have a breakfast bar, set two attractive place settings and place cushions on the stools Interior.
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